Legal Consultant - Intellectual Property
Job Description
<p>Axiom is looking for a talented, organized, self-motivated and result-oriented IP Legal Consultant to join our growing team. The role will be based in Singapore and will be working with one of our F500 clients.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Management of intellectual property (IP) portfolio (patents, trademarks and design rights).</li> <li>Assist and support in corporate secretarial matters, including preparation of documents, coordination of signing / notarization / certification actions, when needed.</li> <li>Assist in the organization of key Legal & Compliance documents, such as internal policies.</li> <li>Provide guidance and advise to Legal and Compliance’s vendors, especially external IP service providers, as well as handling the purchase requisition, ordering and payment processes.</li> <li>Assist in maintaining the budget and spending tracker of the Legal and Compliance team.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Qualifications & Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>3 to 10+ years working experience working on Intellectual Property Law.</li> <li>In-house legal or law firm experience is preferred.</li> <li>Candidate must be meticulous, sharp, analytical, resourceful and willing to learn.</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication skills.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Compensation, Benefits & Location:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits and paid time off. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites work both / either remotely or on site with our clients, depending on theirs and client’s preferences.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35);" href="https://www.axiomlaw.com/careers/lawyers">Learn more about working at Axiom</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer: </strong>Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protec